Job Announcement

Works as a Network Architect to join our Technology Infrastructure Division’s (TID) Enterprise Networking team. Will be fully engaged with the Enterprise Network’s design, implementation, monitoring, security, documentation, configuration and transformation. The county-wide enterprise network is a large complex Metropolitan (MAN) and Wide area network (WAN) infrastructure that delivers secure transmission of data, video and voice communications for 400+ regional locations providing critical county services. Under the general supervision of the Network Director the Network Architect acts as the technical expert who is familiar with the many major network provider solutions to evolve the agency’s vision by delivering a rigorous approach to IT modernization and transformations across the program to strengthen the agency’s governance, enterprise architecture, and cloud frameworks. In addition, this position performs analysis and activities that enhance as well as support the daily operations of the enterprise network. Performs duties with DIT teams including Information Security and all Public Safety agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides Tier-IV network support that includes installation, configuration, maintenance and change management of the core network infrastructure and equipment.
• Acts as a technical expert in troubleshooting and incident management during service interruptions.
• Works in coordination with support teams providing assistance.
• Resolves complex issues that involve network management tools such as packet analyzers and performance monitors.
• Responsible to ensure periodic review and upgrading of system firmware, application software and IOS.
• Serves as the point of contact to the network operations team and other internal departments.
• Provides network availability, outage and status reporting.
• Leads or assists in document network diagrams, inventory and changes.
• Lifting, climbing and driving are all activities required of this position.
• Participates in the on-call support rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science, or closely related field; plus six years' experience in systems design, development, and maintenance in a large information systems environment, including considerable supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with cloud providers and migrations to AWS, Azure, OR Google Cloud. In addition experience with Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco ACI, and other software defined networking solutions (SDN / SD-WAN), ZScaler, Solarwinds NPM, IPAM, InfoBlox, and Splunk. Experience within a federal or local government setting supporting public service agency business branches to include public safety, taxes, libraries and human services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is equally performed in the field and in a normal office environment. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Ladder climbing may be required. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.